Stromber Device

How efficient will the engine be after installing the Stromberg device? Will it affect the original engine electronic systems?

Reply:
I am jot going to dwell on any specific product but rather about products that increase spark intensity, and improve power and fuel consumption.

Most are basically spark intensifier, i.e increase the output voltage to the spark plugs. If the spark of the spark plug is more intense, and if the engine is less fuel efficient, there could be an increase in performance. This improvement is not across the board and would be vary from car to car depending on the state of engine and tuning.

Before electronic ignition was the norm, even fitting an electronic ignition system brought out imporvement due to better and consistent spark at all speeds. Having said that, the problem with many such products is that they are inconsistent quality and sometimes break down, leaving the driver totally at a loss.

Another problem with working with such high voltages is that the spark plug cables may cross fire if the insulation is not good enough or during rain, and plug failures or misfiring can be more often.

On an average, one needs only about 15kV for a spark to jump across the spark plug electrodes and usually these spark intensifiers go as high as 40kV or more, thus the problems with the cable, etc.

You can use such a product if you know what it is doing. As it is not OEM, you should not fit it during the warranty period as it may invalidate you warranty. And make sure it is backed by a warranty that in case of failure, you have someone to go back to.